SKU: TOU-401-5870
MPN: 401-5870
Touratech 401-5870 Extreme Rear Shock, Standard for Honda Transalp XL750 '23-

Motorcycle Manufacturer's Shocks:- The shocks found on new motorcycles are designed to be inexpensive and fit the needs of the average 170lb rider with 15lbs of luggage. As a result, they often meet the minimum standard for function. The performance of a stock shock is typically not confidence-inspiring. With heavy loads, stock suspension "bottoms out" easily and doesn't have sufficient preload or damping adjustment range. They aren't serviceable and, with heavy loads, are prone to blown-out seals and other failures. The rider often feels the bike is too spongy and doesn't handle properly.

Aftermarket Shocks - Most after-market shocks are made with performance riding in mind, but aren’t built for use on a fully-loaded touring bike. Most can only withstand the weight of the rider and don’t offer good handling, or have adequate preload adjustment. They also don’t have the durability to go the distance with a fully-loaded touring bike.

PDS bottoming control:- Imagine riding your fully-loaded Honda Transalp XL750 hard in the desert all day, and not having to worry about bottoming out the bike. The Position-dependent Damping System or (PDS) makes this possible with a secondary damper piston that creates progressive damping. This allows you to keep the primary compression damper settings a bit softer and more comfortable because the (PDS) damper will kick-in when needed like a hydraulic pillow to prevent bottoming out at the end of the shock stroke.

Remote reservoir:- This remote reservoir, made from high-strength aluminum, is designed to keep the fluid cool and ensures pressure stability in the shock which results in better performance. The increased oil capacity results in a longer shock life.

High-flow fittings:- Other aftermarket shocks have fittings that create a bottle-neck reducing oil-flow at high impact speeds. This causes premature and erratic damping due to restricted oil transfer. Touratech suspension uses proprietary high-flow fittings that have a larger inner diameter which allows 96% more oil flow than other shocks. This ensures that damping is precise even at high-impact speeds.

Adjustable high-speed and low-speed compression damping:- Separate adjustments for high-speed and low-speed compression damping allows absolute control of shock tuning to give you the precise handling characteristics you want in any conditions. This allows you to control how the bike handles in a high-speed corner separately from how it behaves absorbing a pothole.

Adjustable Rebound Damping:- Right out of the box, this shock is ready for adventure with its rebound damping levels set for a fully-loaded KTM. The rebound damping is also fully adjustable so the ride can be customized to your preferences.

Hydraulic Preload Adjustment:- With a Touratech Extreme Shock, the preload can be hydraulically adjusted by turning the knob with your hand.

50% More Preload:- When loading your Transalp XL750 with luggage and all the gear for a weekend trip or extended tour, the bike will sag under the weight of the load. Most shocks are NOT designed to handle this. With Touratech Suspension, you can adjust the spring pre-load to bring the bike back to level. Because of the full 15mm adjustment, you can raise the back of the motorcycle as much as 2 inches to compensate for the load which restores proper geometry for optimum handling and overall feel of the bike. Most shock preload adjusters only have 8-10mm of adjustment which can only raise the back of the bike by 1.2 inches.

Floating Piston Superiority:- Touratech Suspension uses a Floating Piston design which offers the best damping performance because it physically separates the nitrogen gas from the oil. Most shocks use oil emulsion damping which allows oil to mix with the nitrogen gas in a foaming process that basically 'thins' the oil and prevents the shock from working properly. When the oil is "foamed" the bike bottoms easily and also springs up too quickly resulting in erratic handling and an unsteady ride.

With the floating piston design of Touratech Suspension, there is a physical separation of oil and nitrogen gas which means you can ride your Transalp XL750 on rough roads all day long and enjoy consistent high performance. Why buy a shock whose performance gets worse the harder you ride it? Before you invest in new suspension make sure it’s a floating piston design.

Stainless Steel Bushings:- While many aftermarket shocks use aluminum bushings where the shock mounts to the motorcycle, Touratech Suspension uses high-strength, non-corrosive stainless steel. This creates a strong and rigid connection which is important for loaded touring motorcycles. The stainless steel bushings protect against corrosion and seizing and offer low maintenance and longer life.

Low-Friction Seal:- Our seals have a backbone that virtually eliminates friction interference on the damping activity. On other shocks, the seal deforms as damping pressure increases and causes stiction on the shaft. Touratech Suspension is equipped with a proprietary low-friction seal that is supported by Teflon back-up ring. This Teflon backbone keeps the seal from deforming and eliminates stiction on the shaft even at high pressures. The result is better performance, increased reliability, and longer service life, even in harsh environments.

Oversized high-strength shaft:- While most manufacturers use a 14mm carbon steel shaft, Touratech suspension uses a 16mm high-strength chrome-moly steel alloy.

Aluminum Shock Body:- Some manufacturers use a steel shock body to reduce cost. Touratech uses cold-forged 6082 T6 aluminum for the shock body because it’s lightweight, strong and durable. It also dissipates heat 30% more effectively than steel, which results in more stable and predictable damping delivering better handling and a smoother ride. A cooler shock will also have more consistent damping and longer service life.

Custom Springs:- Touratech Suspension is available in a range of spring rates so we can ensure your shock has the proper spring for your requirements.

Fully Serviceable:- All Touratech Suspension is fully serviceable and can be customized or re-built by Touratech-USA or any certified Touratech Suspension technician.

The PDS bottoming control gives you peace of mind that you won’t bottom out the shock. Having the secondary damping that works like a hydraulic pillow at the end of the stroke allows you to have a plush ride on your Transalp XL750 even in the most extreme conditions. It also extends the life of the shock and is better for the motorcycle and the rider by eliminating the forces and possible damage associated with hard hits.

The Touratech Extreme Shock offers adjustable high-speed and low-speed compression damping, a remote fluid reservoir, high-flow fittings, adjustable rebound damping, floating piston superiority and low-friction seals which add up to a highly refined shock that can be tuned with precision to meet the riding style and handling characteristics you prefer.

The Touratech Extreme Shock is over-built by design with heavy-duty materials, over-sized components, and 50% more spring pre-load adjustment than other shocks on the market. The preload can be hydraulically adjusted by turning the knob with your hand.

Touratech Suspension is the world's first purpose-built shock absorber for long-distance touring with a fully-loaded motorcycle. Right out of the box, it has the strength, features, and adjustments to go the distance on an adventure or touring bike carrying luggage.

The Touratech Extreme Shock is the ultimate in suspension technology and the ideal choice for extended trips or off-road rides like a Backcountry Discovery Route. For the rider who wants absolute control over suspension set-up and high performance, this is the product.

If you want the best suspension on the planet for your Honda Transalp XL750, the Touratech Extreme is the top choice. Nothing else comes even close.